The World Under One Roof

Musical Instrument Museum Lobby - Scottsdale, AZ

Jazz Exhibit

One of Many African Instrument Exhibits

History of the Phoenix Music Scene

Time to visit the Musical Instrument Museum in Scottsdale, AZ and explore the way cultures around the world make music.  Last year, we spent half a day wandering through the first and second floors, learning about each country's instruments and how they evolved over time. The common theme is rhythm, song, dance, all expressions of each cultures history and future. Although many instruments which do the same thing, such as drums and flutes, look different from country to country, it is amazing that cultures all use them for the same things - the beat, the melody, the message of tribe and community.

Tomorrow, we will enjoy the singing of Lisa Fischer in the MIM Concert hall, an acoustical jewel that is just the right size so that everyone in the hall sees, hears and feels the music. Should be fun.

Thoughts and Prayers

Thoughts and Prayers

"Let There Be Love"   

Who kicked a hole in the sky so the heavens would cry over me?

Who stole the soul from the sun in a world come undone at the seams?
Let there be love - Let there be love

I hope the weather is calm as you sail up your heavenly stream
Suspended clear in the sky are the words that we sing in our dreams
Let there be love - Let there be love - Let there be love - Let there be love

Come on baby blue
Shake up your tired eyes
The world is waiting for you
May all your dreaming fill the empty sky
But if it makes you happy
Keep on clapping
Just remember I'll be by your side
And if you don't let go, it's gonna pass you by.
Who kicked a hole in the sky so the heavens would cry over me?

Who stole the soul from the sun in a world come undone at the seams?
Let there be love - Let there be love
Let there be love - Let there be love
Let there be love - Let there be love
Let there be love - Let there be love
Let there be love - Let there be love
Let there be love - Let there be love

May all beings know love and peace.